Senior Safety, Methods and Performance Engineer

Senior Safety, Methods and Performance Engineer

Job Reference: J10129

Job Posted: 29/10/2025

Our renowned oil & gas operating client is currently seeking an experienced Senior Safety, Methods and Performance Engineer to work with them on a Temporary Agency Worker Contract in Aberdeen. The role and its responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading critical HSE engineering activities and performance management efforts across the drilling & wells department.
• Directly influences the safety and efficiency of the operations through the preparation and regular updates of Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) dossiers, HSE Bridging Documents, Blow Out Contingency Plans (BOCPs), Derogations, Technological Risk Assessments; and Emergency Response exercises.
• Drives and encourages performance mindset across drilling & wells through facilitation of key performance activities and providing visibility of high quality data to support performance measurement and monitoring activities, aimed at reducing the risk of cost over-runs.
• Provides guidance and mentorship through a transverse management role to SMP Engineer(s) and other team members.
• Manage the SMP engineering workload and portfolio of tasks to ensure compliance with company requirements, and to ensure operational priorities are delivered whilst maintaining a focus on continual improvement projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Applications are invited from degree-qualified candidates in a relevant engineering discipline.
• The successful incumbent will have considerable experience working within the oil & gas industry, specifically on drilling or wells operations.
• Good knowledge of UK oil & gas regulations and processes (WONS, HSEx Notifications, etc.) and of the well examination scheme.
• Keen interest in HSE and performance topics pertinent to drilling & wells operations.
• A sound knowledge of drilling & wells and production operations and key interfaces / risk areas (SIMOPS in particular).
• An awareness of Root Cause Analysis, with an ability to lead internal NPT investigative discussions.

Applicants must have The Right to Work in the UK, as no sponsorship is provided for this role.

Please submit your CV quoting reference J10129 clearly stating your availability and Day Rate to Man (DRTM) expectations.

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